Poke Portal Guide for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (Pokemon SV). See uses of Poke Portal, features, what can you do, what is Poke Portal, online competitions & more for Poke Portal.
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Latest Information On Poke Portal
Ranked and Competition Dates Announced
The Official Website announced that the "Ranked Battles" will be held in December 2022 and the "Online Competition" will be held in the Spring of 2023. More details will be announced in the future.
What Is The Poke Portal?
Online Communication Tool With Trainers Around The World
Poke Portal is a system that connects you to trainers around the world. You do need to subscribe to "Nintendo Switch Online" (paid service) in order to use this service via the Internet.Nintendo Switch Online Subscription Page Here*You will be redirected to the Official Nintendo Website.
Free for Nearby Exchanges
When exchanging with someone near you, you do not need to subscribe to "Nintendo Switch Online" for the Poke Portal and just use the local service .
Poke Portal is NOT Available For Past Games
Poke Portal is not available in the games up to the Eighth Generation (Sword and Shield). To exchange Pokemon from past games to this generation (Scarlet & Violet), you must wait for the implementation of Pokemon HOME to do this.
Visit the Official Pokemon HOME Website HereWhat Can You Do With The Poke Portal
| (1) | ▼Trade Pokemon (Communication Exchange) |
|---|---|
| (2) | ▼Pokemon Battle (Online Battle) |
| (3) | ▼Tera Raid Battle |
| (4) | ▼Union Circle |
Trade Pokemon (Online Network)
Pokemon can be traded between Trainers across the country using the Internet through the Poke Portal. If both parties agree to show their Pokemon to be traded to each other, the trade is completed.
Surprise Trades are also possible
As in the previous games, Surprise Trades of Pokemon is also possible. Since it is impossible to know which Pokemon will be coming, it is often used to fill up your Pokedex or to send excess hatched eggs obtained from breeding.
Pokemon Battle (Internet battle)
You may also use this service to compete with Trainers from around the world using the Internet. Since there is an addition to the Ranked Battles and Casual Battles, there might be special rules that will be added as needed.
Tera Raid Battle
Tera Raid Battles can be played by up to four people. Tera Raid is a new battle system, and all the Trainers should work together to finish the battle.
Terastal Guide & How To TerastallizeUnion Circle
A new feature has been implemented in the Pokemon Scarlet & Violet. Up to four people can join the adventure in the same field. You can show your Pokemon to each other and have more freedom playing together.
Picnics can also be played by 4 people.
With the Union Circle, picnics can also be played with four people. Everyone can take pictures together and Pokemon eggs can also be found while your Pokemon and other trainers' Pokemon are playing.
Other Related Pokemon SV Articles
▶Early Game Guide - What To Do FirstNew Features
 Terastal Guide |  Tera Raid Battle |
 TM Machine Guide |  Early Game Guide |
 Walk With Pokemon |  Auto Battle |
 Camera App |  Sandwich Guide |
 Picnic Guide |  Raid Guide |
 Bidding Guide |  Pokemon HOME Guide |
